5 Energy Saving Websites You Won’t Want to Miss

We are always looking for new ways to cut down on our energy usage and save money on the utility bills, but with so many energy-saving resources it's often hard to know where to turn.

Every home is unique and will have different energy savings needs.

We've kept that in mind as we've compiled a list of websites for you that offer Tips and Tricks we feel will be valuable in your quest to a greener home.

• www.energysavers.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy created this go-to resource to educate consumers about the best ways to conserve energy. It is one of the most comprehensive sites we've seen.
A year round resource, it provides tips for purchasing appliances, remodeling for energy efficiency, how to save electricity and ways to save money on your heating and cooling bill.

• www.energysavers.gov/tips
www.energysavers.gov/seasonal/index.html
www.energysavers.gov/information_resources/index.cfm/mytopic=60002
Investigate the U.S. Department of Energy’s site further for tips on how to save energy inside your home as well as out.  Tips include low or no-cost suggestions and links to helpful energy related publications as well.

• www.dteenergy.com/residentialcustomers/saveenergy/
Have you ever wondered how your gas and electrical bills are calculated?  DTE Energy’s site offers information about how billing works as well as inexpensive to long-term energy solutions. 

• www.psc.state.fl.us/consumers/house/
An interactive site that includes a diagram of a house allowing you to click on each room in order to get energy-savings tips for that specific room. Posted by the Florida Public Service Commission.

• www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/index.html
The California Energy Commission has a great site, including a page that lists free and inexpensive ways to save energy in the summer and winter.